Art Technician

Hours Per Week:  08:00-16:30 (Term Time only + 2 weeks)    

Vacancy Type: Permanent 

Start Date: As soon as possible

As an Art Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the staff and students of the Art Department. You will help with the preparation and delivery of curriculum and extra-curricular events, such as exhibitions. You will also assist the Performing Arts Faculty with the practical aspects of their courses, such as setting up equipment, maintaining instruments and materials, and ensuring health and safety standards are met.

About you:

• Provide technical and learning assistance and information to students and staff in the classroom and across the school community.
  
• Install the end of year exhibition, which involves handling and displaying 2D and 3D artworks in different materials. (This is an essential duty)
  
• Support students in the classroom environment to facilitate their learning process, under the guidance of the teacher.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times, following the school policies and procedures.
• To maintain performance and Arts notice boards and displays ensuring they reflect the diversity and creativity of the department, as well as showcase the work and talent of the students.
• Preparing the materials needed by the teachers for their lessons.
• Repairing, maintaining and storing the equipment used in Art classes, you will ensure that the equipment is in good working condition and ready to use.
• Setting up the practical equipment before the lessons start, when required.
• Keeping the classrooms tidy and safe for the students and staff.
• To support students one on one, providing technical assistance with the development of student’s work. 
• Support with the inventory of equipment and stock control to maintain a supply of equipment for teaching use. Order stock as directed by the Head of Performing Arts

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

We are a mixed all-through school that caters for children from nursery age through to sixth form. We have the highest aspirations for all our children to ensure they are prepared for university and inspired to be leaders in their community. We offer our students a first-class education based on high quality teaching and experiences outside of the classroom.  

Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and we are ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally. All of our sixth form students received a university offer with 73% of those being a top 3rd university.

We pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with our students, caring for them throughout their education. We also work closely with families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of all the opportunities we provide.